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Former Anoka County sheriff named U.S. Marshal for Minnesota

May 21, 2026

KVRR Staff,

James StuartWASHINGTON – The U.S. Senate has confirmed former Anoka County Sheriff James Stuart as the next U.S. Marshal for Minnesota. Stuart will replace Eddie Frizell. The Marshals Service is responsible for protecting the federal judges, transporting prisoners, and tracking federal fugitives. Stuart most recently served as Executive Director of the Minnesota Sheriffs’ Association following nearly 30 years with the…

Minot man charged with embezzling $1.5M from his employer

May 21, 2026

KVRR Staff,

MINOT, N.D. (KVRR-KFGO) – A Minot man is accused of stealing $1.5 million from his employer. Minot Police say officers arrested 49-year-old Patrick McCarty at his home Wednesday. Police began investigating after the Minot branch manager for Wilbur-Ellis, an agribusiness based in Denver, contacted them about the theft. The company discovered discrepancies in two invoices from PM Trucking. Investigators determined…

Man accused of shooting at firefighting plane says he thought he was shooting at crows

May 21, 2026

KVRR Staff,

Daniel Pettit (Photo / St. Louis County Jail)HIBBING, Minn. (KVRR-KFGO) – A man accused of shooting at a plane helping to put out a wildfire near Orr in northeastern Minnesota claims he was crow hunting and was not intentionally shooting at planes. Daniel Pettit, 48, is charged with reckless endangerment, recklessly firing a gun and felony criminal damage to property….

Bemidji man charged with sex crimes in multiple North Dakota counties

May 21, 2026

KVRR Staff,

FARGO (KVRR-KFGO) – A Bemidji, Minnesota man is accused of having sexual relations with a girl in multiple North Dakota counties from the time she was 14 until 17 years old. Scott Skjerva, 44, is charged in five counties with sex crimes that happened from 2019 to 2023 with a girl who is now a woman. According to court records,…

High risk sex offender registers residence in Fargo

May 21, 2026

KVRR Staff,

Calvin Andrew Payne, 34. Courtesy Fargo Police Department.FARGO — The Fargo Police Department is notifying the public that a registered sex offender has registered his address with the city. Calvin Andrew Payne, 34, registered his address as 123 15th Street N. in Fargo. Payne was assessed as a high risk offender by the North Dakota Sex Offender Risk Assessment Committee….

Grand Forks Regional SWAT Team arrests man wanted on multiple felony charges

May 20, 2026

TJ Nelson,

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) — Grand Forks Regional SWAT Team carried out a high-risk search warrant and arrest in the 1100 block of 55th Street North in Grand Forks. They took 27-year-old Randy Bolden into custody around 5:30 p.m. without incident. Bolden was wanted on multiple felony charges. Altru Ambulance Service, Grand Forks County Sheriff’s Office, Regional UAS Team, Regional…

United Way Mobilizes Community On Day Of Action

United Way of Cass-Clay Mobilizes Community for Day of Action

The focus of the entire day is getting as many volunteers working on beneficial, hands-on projects as possible.

May 20, 2026

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The “action” in the United Way Day of Action is pretty self-explanatory. “It’s about connecting nonprofits, our neighbors, businesses, and volunteers,” said Eric Piela, Senior Director of Marketing for United Way of Cass-Clay. ” to take all the compassion that’s in this community and transform it into meaningful action through hands-on projects.” The United Way of…

Rising Gas Prices Unlikely to Impact Short-Term Memorial Day Plans

Industry experts say if gas remains over $4.00 a gallon for an extended period of time, people may forego traveling for later summer events like the Fourth of July.

May 20, 2026

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Gas prices continue to rise nationwide, and many are wondering how that pinch at the pump may affect travel over the busy Memorial Day weekend. According to AAA, the average price of gas in Cass County, North Dakota is 4 dollars and 23 cents per gallon. There will be an estimated 49 million people travelling over…

DOJ to announce major law enforcement action on fraud in Minnesota

May 20, 2026

TJ Nelson,

WASHINGTON, D.C. (KVRR) — A major law enforcement action involving fraud in Minnesota will be announced on Thursday morning. A press conference is scheduled for 11 a.m. in Minneapolis at the U.S. Attorney’s Office. Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche will be there along with Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. and Administrator of the Centers for…

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“An Evening of Alton Brown” is coming to Fargo Theatre this fall

May 20, 2026

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The man known for “Good Eats”, “Iron Chef America” and “Food Network Star” is coming to Fargo. You can enjoy “An Evening of Alton Brown” at Fargo Theatre on Thursday, November 5. Although he’s keeping the details under wraps, Brown has said that he’s “stirring up some twists on his greatest hits,” and “spicing things up…